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Event Spotlight | Atlas Brewing Co. Tap Takeover ›
On August 07, 2015  ·  in Atlas Brewing Company, Event Spotlight

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In some ways, Chicago’s Atlas Brewing Co has two personalities. On the one hand, they brew beers like Diversey Pale Ale, Rookery Rye IPA and Farmhouse Wheat, which are super-consistent, approachable, every day beers. But they also have a line of constantly changing specialties created at their brewpub in Lincoln Park that allow them to flex their creative muscles.

Last night we experienced a tap takeover that showcased both of those identities. Read More


Beer Studies | What Is An IPA? ›
On August 06, 2015  ·  in Tasting Notes

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From new craft beer fans to veteran hop heads, there’s one beer style that crosses more groups than any other: the IPA. IPAs (or India Pale Ales) are the single most popular beer style in the United States — and for good reason. They’re tasty, packed full of flavor and exist in a dizzying array of varieties. They also have deep roots in history.

To celebrate #IPADay, read the post below to add to your beer knowledge and then check out our BEER FINDER to find an IPA near you! Read More


Giveaway | Brooklyn Brewery Mash Comes to Chicago ›
On August 04, 2015  ·  in Giveaway

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Brooklyn Brewery Mash is a week-long traveling festival with parties, art, comedy, screenings, discussions, pop-up supperclubs, all featuring everyone’s favorite beverage. Chicago is one of eight cities across America and Europe that Brooklyn Brewery chose to throw this party and we’re very excited to spend a week celebrating with them. We hope you’ll join us at some events, too!

Brooklyn Brewery is all about community and collaboration; coming together to create something exciting. This is their third Mash tour and third time bringing it to the streets of Chicago. Brooklyn Brewery plays an important role in cultivating community in New York and has done so over the past 26 years by supporting cultural institutions, sponsoring local organizations and events, and encouraging artists to explore their passions. They partner with these kinds of people and organizations to put on a really fantastic week of events. Read More


Event Spotlight | MSC Craft Beer Party with 3 Sheeps Brewing Co. ›
On July 27, 2015  ·  in 3 Sheeps Brewing, Event Spotlight

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Thank you to everyone who joined us at WhirlyBall for the MSC Craft Beer Party with 3 Sheeps Brewing! We hope you all had a blast (we certainly did) and learned something about one of our favorite breweries. Check out our photos from the party below, and then use our BEER FINDER to find 3 Sheeps Brewing Co’s beer near you! Read More


Giveaway | Win Tickets to Delta Spirit At The Bud Light Lolla Loft ›
On July 23, 2015  ·  in Giveaway

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Bud Light and XRT have teamed up to bring you the most exclusive Lollapalooza afterparties at the Bud Light Lolla Loft! Grab a Bud and catch a top Lollapalooza artist at an UNDISCLOSED location, also known as the Bud Light Lolla Loft. Read More


Guest Post | Bands and Beers We Loved at Pitchfork Music Festival 2015 By Richard Giraldi ›
On July 23, 2015  ·  in Event Spotlight, Goose Island Beer Co.
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All photos by Richard Giraldi

Late July means two things in Chicago: heat and Pitchfork Music Festival. Last weekend, both descended upon the west side’s Union Park for three days of music, which included both up-and-coming bands and festival circuit veterans. The 10th edition of the Pitchfork Music Festival wasn’t all smooth sailing though as torrential thunderstorms resulted in a brief closure of the festival, but when the rain moved on, Pitchfork Fest reopened and the rest of the weekend was a little steamy but clear and sunny. Read More


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